Juvenile Crime in Malaysia: How the Law Balances Punishment and Rehabilitation
Juvenile Crime in Malaysia: How the Law Balances Punishment and Rehabilitation Who’s a “Child” In Malaysia, the legal framework for addressing juvenile crime is rooted in the Child Act 2001 [CA 2001], which Section 2 defines a “child” as a person under the age of 18. “child”— (a) means a person under the age of […]
Beyond the Legal Firewall: Crossing Malaysia’s Digital Crime Lines
Beyond the Legal Firewall: Crossing Malaysia’s Digital Crime Lines In recent years, Malaysia has seen a sharp increase in cybercrime, fuelled by wider internet access, growing dependence on digital services, and the anonymity of online platforms. Crimes such as hacking into computer systems, sharing pornographic material, and online blackmail have become more common and part […]
Accomplice Liability: The Hidden Hand Behind a Crime
Consider the iconic opening scene from The Dark Knight (2008) where Joker orchestrates a heist where each robber is instructed to kill the other after completing their part, unaware they’re being used. Every robber is acting under a common criminal plan. That particular scene vividly illustrates both the legal and practical perspective of how accomplice liability works, as interpreted by Malaysian courts – a concept we will explore further in this article.
DIY Wills and the Rise of Informality: A Legal Minefield?
DIY Wills and the Rise of Informality: A Legal Minefield? Roots of the Law In Malaysia, common law inheritance tradition was inherited from the British Colonial rule. After numerous times of reforms and amendments, it continued its reliance on statutory formalities to ensure clarity and to avoid fraud. A will serves as a legally binding […]
Too Good To Be True: How Scams Can Happen
With the rise of online transactions, especially on rapidly evolving digital platforms like those in Malaysia, the term “scam” is no longer unfamiliar to consumers. Scams are deceptive schemes designed to trick individuals into surrendering money, personal information, or valuable assets…
Understanding Drug Laws of Malaysia: Strictest Law on Drugs?
Malaysia has some of the strictest drug laws in the world, including mandatory death penalties for certain drug trafficking offences which makes it one of the countries with the harshest penalties for drug-related offences. Malaysia’s approach to narcotics control has evolved over time, influenced by colonial history, international drug conventions, and domestic concerns over drug […]
“Know Your Rights: Understanding Malaysia’s Minimum Wage Law and How to Protect Your Earnings”
To safeguard workers’ rights and provide fair compensation to the workers, the Malaysian government has implied a mandatory minimum wage policy. Under the Minimum Wages Order 2024 (MWO 2024), effective 1 February 2025, Malaysia’s minimum wage will increase to RM 1,700 per month for employers with more than five employees, specifically those classified as professionals […]
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
‘Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied’ is a legal maxim that emphasises delays by the court in delivering verdicts and resolutions diminish the fairness of justice. Justice is a cornerstone of any functioning society and delays in its delivery undermines the judiciary’s credibility and harm those it serves. In Malaysia, the issue of delayed justice is […]
Why choose Divorce?
Divorce was once perceived as a taboo subject, but in recent years it has become increasingly common for couples in unhappy marriages to opt for divorce rather than remain in a marriage that is clearly irretrievably broken down. According to Malaysia’s Statistics Department, divorce cases increased significantly by 43.1%, from 43,936 in 2021 to 62,890 […]
Cyberbullying in Malaysia
TikTok, one of the fast-paced social media platforms that has created many content creators in Malaysia since the pandemic. Although, some users have used this platform to express their support for their favourite influencers, but that is not always the case. Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil noted the rise of negative culture among users in […]
